RPM 321 Rural Health Applied Research Project

School of University Arts and Sciences

In RPM 321 Rural Health Applied Research Project, students will implement the health-related project proposals developed in RPM 320. Students will continue to consolidate hands-on skills such as team work, group facilitation, project planning and implementation, and teaching/learning.

Prerequisites: RPM 320 with a CRG

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Course Details
Total number of weeks15
Total Credits
Total Hours45
Typical hours per week breakdown
Lecture3

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

  1. Understand and describe qualitative and quantitative approaches to health research
  2. Plan, implement and evaluate an applied research project
  3. Utilize knowledge and skills to effectively work in groups
  4. Apply knowledge of diversity and group roles in group work
  5. Facilitate group processes, including meetings
  6. Plan and implement activities
  7. Assess learning needs of individuals and small groups
  8. Plan, implement and evaluate a teaching/learning activity

Teaching and Learning Approach

The course will be conducted mainly in a seminar format. Students will be expected to provide regular updates on their research project verbally in class, where they will receive feedback from classmates and the instructor.

Learning Resources

Required: Readings may be assigned through-out the semester. There is no required text for the course.

Detailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered

1. A schedule outlining the weekly activities will be handed out to students during the first week of classes.

Assessment

TitleLearning OutcomesValue
Teaching/Learning activity15%
Rural community health research projectreport60%
Presentation of Research10%
Assignments10%
Group Participation5%
Total100%

Grading Table

Standard Academic and Career Programs Grading Table

Percentage Letter Grade GPA
90-100 A+ 4.33
85-89 A 4.00
80-84 A- 3.67
76-79 B+ 3.33
72-75 B 3.00
68-71 B- 2.67
64-67 C+ 2.33
60-63 C 2.00
55-59 C- 1.67
50-54 P 1.00
0-49 F 0.00
DNW 0.00

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Disclaimer

Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.